A town with all the ‘R’s – River, Royalty, Railways, Rich-listers and Runways. At the end of the District line and under the Heathrow flight path, Richmond has evolved from the grounds of a medieval palace to a fashionable London suburb. We will hear about jousting, Shakespeare, the site of the first inside loo, Maids of Honour and many other gems that make Richmond popular.
This 3 km walk starts from Richmond Station and finishes near a bus stop to return to the station.
Ian Swankie is a Londoner with a passion for art and architecture. He is an official guide at Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Guildhall Art Gallery and St Paul’s Cathedral. He is also a qualified and active freelance London guide and leads regular tours for various corporations and organisations. He is an accredited lecturer for The Arts Society, and a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Art Scholars, one of the City Livery Companies.
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